Irv Gotti, the trailblazing founder of Murder Inc. Records and one of hip-hop’s most influential producers, has passed away after being taken off life support following complications from a stroke.

NEW YORK (AP) — Irv Gotti, the boisterous, smiley music mogul who founded Murder Inc. Records and was behind major hip-hop and R&B artists, has died. He was 54. Def Jam Recordings, which was the ...

The hip-hop community is in mourning. Tributes are pouring in for legendary producer and Murder Inc Records founder Irv Gotti, who has passed away aged 54.

Irv Gotti, famed music producer and founder of Murder Inc. Records, who helped launch the careers of artists like Ashanti, Ja Rule and DMX has passed away. He was 54. This segment aired on the ...